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Influence of psychological capital on core competency for new nurses

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  • Junqiang Wang
  • Jiya Chen
  • Lingzhi Zheng
  • Baojin Zeng
  • Xiaoting Yan
  • Mengjie Xia
  • Lili Chen

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Background: The development of core competency is crucial for the success of new nurses, enabling them to deliver high-quality care. Psychological capital (PsyCap), encompassing self-efficacy, optimism, hope, and resilience, significantly influences individuals’ abilities and achievements across various professions. However, limited research has specifically examined the impact of PsyCap on the core competency of new nurses. This study aims to bridge this gap by investigating the relationship between PsyCap and core competency development in new nurses, providing valuable strategic insights for improving PsyCap and promoting core competence acquisition. Methods: 142 new nurses were chosen for the investigation using a convenient cluster sampling method. The questionnaire included components on socio-demographic characteristics, the Competency Inventory for Registered Nurses (CIRN), and the PsyCap Questionnaire-24 (PCQ-24). The t-test, One-Way ANOVA, Pearson correlation analysis and hierarchical multiple regression were used for statistical analysis. Result: The number of valid questionnaires was 138, and the effective return rate was 97.2%. The overall mean score for core competencies was 171.01 (SD 25.34), and the PsyCap score was 104.76(SD 13.71). The PsyCap of new nurses was highly correlated with core competency, with a correlation coefficient of r = 0.7, p

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  • Junqiang Wang & Jiya Chen & Lingzhi Zheng & Baojin Zeng & Xiaoting Yan & Mengjie Xia & Lili Chen, 2023. "Influence of psychological capital on core competency for new nurses," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 18(8), pages 1-11, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0289105
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0289105
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